Cherokee County property record for 1171 Reservoir Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459315537805000 |
| Primary APN | 459315537805000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 38109 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1171 RESERVOIR RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-5160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FR SECU*RE INC 342/116 1457/374 1463/1011 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
1171 Reservoir Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1171 RESERVOIR RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-5160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 3515 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1470 / 0300 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1171 Reservoir Rd was $1,126.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,126.00 | $146,930 | $146,930 Land $3,580 Building $143,350 |
| 2023 | $120,280 | $120,280 Land $3,580 Building $116,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1171 Reservoir Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1171 Reservoir Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MURPHY serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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